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Sales Manager wanted immediately: Salary R20 000 to R25 000 per month

Sales Manager wanted immediately: Salary R20 000 to R25 000 per month

Johannesburg, Gauteng
R20 000 – R25 000 a month

We are looking for a Sales Manager, with sales experience in the hospitality industry.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have 3-5 years experience in a 5 star hotel group, has Matric, understand the sales cycle of the TMC & PCO industry, is English proficient, MS Office literate, has Sales, Negotiation and Closing skills, own Transport and Drivers licence, and Basic financial acumen.

Full Spec:
MAIN PURPOSE

To retain existing and drive new business within agreed rates and credit policies by promoting the image and services of the Group as a whole and not only limited to the individual unit/division within the Group.

MAIN DUTIES: (MAIN JOB OBJECTIVES)

To maintain and expand relationships with existing clients in order to secure increased repeat business from them by contacting them at regular intervals.
To secure new business from the Corporate, Intermediary and Individual markets by means of accurate prospecting, conscientious cold calling and organised follow-up.
To achieve targets in terms of number of news active accounts, room nights, banquet covers and revenue.
To manage credit applications and negotiated rates with clients within the framework of internal policies & procedures.
To generate profitable new business opportunities by creatively packaging, promoting and selling the Units’ range of products, representing the Unit at trade fairs and exhibitions as well as internal promotions and events.
To coordinate marketing material in terms of availability and distribution and ensuring that branding standards are being maintained.
To be readily available at all times to assist with the resolution of problems and complaints within a set mandate.
To ensure accurate and timeous submission of all reports and presentations, in electronic and other required media within agreed deadlines.
To ensure that an efficient and accurate filing system, both manual as well as electronically is maintained at all times.
To maintain complete and supported records of all sales agreements, contracts and quotes for the hotel as perHotels’ policies and procedures and to keep and safeguard all contracts and financial documents.
To administer, update and maintain relevant client databases.
To assist in implementing a promotional calendar together with Management and web developers.
To execute Sales & Marketing plans within the agreed marketing budget.
To attend weekly revenue, sales and marketing meetings and ensure that all meetings are well planned, efficient and results oriented.
To entertain potential and current customers based on business priorities.
To assist with the implementation of the yearly marketing calendar.

GENERAL:

To understand and strictly adhere to the Rules & Regulations established in the Employees Handbook and the Hotel’s policy on Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety.
To report for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform and name badge at all times in accordance with the group’s grooming standards.
To maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.
To maintain a good rapport and working relationship with staff in the department, colleagues and all other departments.
To attend and contribute to all staff meetings and Hotel trainings scheduled and other related activities.
To respond to any changes in Sales function as dictated by the market and the hotel.
To project at all times a positive and motivated attitude and exercise self-control.
To handle guest and employee enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner and report guest complaints or problems to supervisors if no immediate solution can be found and assure follow up with guests.
To provide a courteous and professional service at all times.
To ensure that the place of work and surrounding area is kept clean and organized at all times.

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

Strong on Government and Corporate Markets
In depth understanding of the hotel & conference industry / serviced apartments industry
Good knowledge of sales and marketing practices
Understanding of branding and corporate identity
Understanding the sales cycle of the TMC & PCO industry English proficiency (Essential).
Computer literacy of MS Office (Essential).
Sales, negotiation and closing skills (Essential)
Own Transport and Drivers licence (Essential)
Basic financial acumen (Essential)
Good financial acumen of hotel properties (Desirable)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

3 – 5 years’ experience in sales in the hospitality industry (Essential).
Experience of the TMC & PCO industry (Desirable).
Experience in selling to the Corporate, Government and NGO Hotel Market (Desirable).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Matric (Essential).
Further qualifications in sales and marketing (Desirable).
Peoples person and good command of English
Well-developed problem-solving skills
Outgoing personality
Ability and desire to sell
Positive, determined and confident approach
High degree of self- motivation and ambition
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

If you meet the minimum requirements and would like to apply for the position.

1. Personal CV

2. Notice period

3. Current salary

If you have not received a response within 3 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: R20,000.00 to R25,000.00 /month

Experience:

Sales in hotels: 3 years (Required)

Licence:

Driver’s License (Required). Apply Now

Source: jobs365